Short CV

Philip killen is a contemporary artist whose work explores atmosphere, emotion, memory and the darker poetry of human experience. 

Working primarily with coloured pencils and mixed media on paper, his art combines realism with expressive and gothic-inspired elements, creating portraits and visual narratives filled with intensity and psychological depth. 

His artistic approach focuses on texture, shadow, emotional symbolism and the tension between beauty and vulnerability. Through layered techniques and meticulous detail, he aims to create works that feel intimate, cinematic and emotionally charged. 

Over the years, he has developed a distinctive visual language influenced by literature,music,urban solitude and the emotionalcomplexity of human identity. His work appeals to collectors who are drawn to atmospheric contemporary portraiture and emotionally evocative imagery.